Workshop 29th July - Screening & Assessment of substance use

Southern Synergy: South East Education and Training Cluster is offering the following training:

July 29th Screening & Assessment of substance use

Mental health services are working with increasing numbers of people who are experiencing both mental health and substance use disorders. This one-day workshop will introduce mental health workers to the issue of screening for substance use disorders within the Victorian context and aligns with the expectations for dual diagnosis service development from DHS. Outcomes of the day include: Explain the rationale for universal screening of clients for substance use; appraise the various screening tools available; implement a screening tool and interpret the outcome; develop clinical pathways for clients and provide brief interventions for clients.

Presenter: State-wide Dual Diagnosis Training Unit
Venue: Frankston Hospital, Clinical Meeting Rm. 1 West
Register: Southern Synergy Cluster: Debbie.Lang@med.monash.edu.au